August 29-September 28, 2003
 
Legendary Bora Bora, even the commercialism couldn't rob the experience of such natural grandeur. Pristine, clear waters and the amazing reef life.

   
As we rounded the southern edge of Bora Bora's reef, our dreams come true.
Raiatea in the background, we anchor in 10' of crystal clear water.
Never fear, there is always pizza to be had in paradise.
Colonialism endures in the many churches of French Polynesia.
Coral beaches take their toll on local skiffs but for ingenious solutions.
Its sundowner time on Pegasus with Kayla playing hostess for the evening.
Cruising with Kids 101- what to do with toddlers during parties!
70' Tabasco hosts an BBQ for crews from Mermaid, Dawn's Belle, Low Key & the Roo
Why tourist go to Bora Bora... for the scenery of course!
Medical and dental insurance? Who needs it when cruising?
Dena crews as we fill up on water at Bloody Mary's dock.
Creative repairs. A damaged stanchion must be moved. Grab the chop sticks!
Laurie and Bob from Suisutl make the rounds in their station wagon.
Off to Bloody Mary's, we arrive with cruiser butt! Sam, Deb, Stacy & Robin.
Family ashore builds home in the month we anchored here.
Snorkel Babe. Deb just couldn't get enough of it.
Everything arrives by ship in the islands. Love that wake!
The Roo in Paradise anchored in front of Bora Bora Yacht Club.
It must be Saturday. Pelanque tournament day in every town.
Shopping at the Magazin for the trip north. Wow more lentils and mystery meat!
How about taro root and bananas to go.
We lost our motor and came in under sail thru the coral heads without mishap.
We say goodbye to Helen and Brian on Azure who are headed to Hawaii too.
Arghhhh. I only need me good eye to see anyways!
What cruiser chicks do on a slow day.
That is when they're not up the stick checking the rigging.
Fresh fish anyone?
Girls Night Out on Pegasus. Deb, Toni, Dena and Laurie yuck it up.
Lady of Leisure. Only one camp chair fits on the foredeck. Sorry Jim.
On a mooring line in front of Bloody Mary's. It broke &we just missed the rocks!
Somewhere over the rainbow is Penryhn Island our next port o' call.
10 days of weather reports in the morning before we find a window to go.
We leave Bora Bora on the back of a system.
Our last glimpse of this amazing tropical paradise...